Finance Manager

KBR•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position will have a profound impact on protecting national security. KBR is seeking a Finance Manager to join the team, supporting a government client in the Northern Virginia Area. This role oversees full P&L and cash flow responsibility for the program, managing financial activities for various contract types and sizes with minimal direct supervision. The ideal candidate requires in-depth expertise in budgeting, forecasting, estimates to complete (ETC/EAC), variance and trend analysis, and reporting cycles. The Finance Manager identifies financial opportunities and risks, supports backlog management, fosters a strong control and compliance environment, and applies advanced knowledge of accounting principles, contract management, and government contracting processes, including FAR and CAS. This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Requirements

Required Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive financial analysis and program management experience, including hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
Demonstrated expertise in complex program management concepts (budgets, estimates to complete, project schedules, variance and trend analysis).
Knowledge of financial accounting principles as they relate to U.S. GAAP.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Familiarity with multiple contract types (CPAF, FFP, LOE, CR) within the DoD / IC community
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong quality control and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint, COBRA, COGNOS, Hyperion, or Power BI.
Knowledge of standard U.S. government agency reporting requirements
Experience working on Government Working Capital Funded programs

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and control work breakdown structures (WBS) and lead project set-up activities to ensure compliant cost charging, billing, and revenue recognition.
Oversee project budgets, baselines, funding, schedules, and milestones, including calculating estimates to complete (ETC/EAC) and processing scope changes.
Review incurred costs and forecast future expenditures using labor productivity, material price forecasts, subcontract agreements, wage rates, and risk analysis.
Monitor and maximize project cash flow by reviewing customer invoices, reconciling unbilled balances, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Oversee subcontractor expenditures, track costs and fees against budget, analyze trends, and prepare monthly accruals.
Collaborate with Program Management and customers to achieve financial and contractual objectives, preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Lead corporate budget and forecast activities for assigned projects by documenting assumptions and evaluating financial opportunities and risks.
Reconcile weekly, monthly, and cumulative cost and performance data; provide variance analysis, trending, and completion reporting.
Develop price and cost estimates using complex pricing concepts and applicable government accounting standards (FAR, CAS).
Establish and maintain financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate project status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams, implement process improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship and guidance while managing multiple priorities and long-term objectives.